Maintaining industrial water supplies in Jordan
Abstract
Purpose
To provide background and insight into the maintenance of water supplies to Jordan including policy initiatives and solutions.
Design/methodology/approach
A case study style examination of recent articles and policy initiatives which provide a practical oversight of the real issues that impact upon Jordanian industry enabling the reader to grasp the significance of the water issue in the country.
Findings
Provides information on a variety of solutions to the water problem in Jordan. This paper concludes that water transfer via pipeline is the best solution but does not reach conclusions on the best route.
Research limitations/implications
Not an exhaustive examination and does not reach conclusions concerning an optimum pipeline route.
Practical implications
A useful overview for potential investors and/or facilities managers in the region. Useful as an examination of an extreme regional problem for both academics and practitioners.
Originality/value
Provides information on a region where economic growth is anticipated. Supplies information on water resource problems for industry.
Keywords
Citation
Pitt, M. and Alkhaddar, R.M. (2006), "Maintaining industrial water supplies in Jordan", Journal of Facilities Management, Vol. 4 No. 3, pp. 203-219. https://doi.org/10.1108/14725960610673788
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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